VW Golf GT Sport: Golf gets quick and economical

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI GT Sport 170 3dr

What is it?

New take on hot hatch formula. Uses smaller, lighter engine for better economy, which is then supercharged and turbocharged for startlingly better performance.

What’s hot?

Brilliantly responsive and revvy engine
Accelerates easily from any gear
Firm but pliant ride soaks up bumps
Slick gearchange
Sporty engine note at higher revs
Nearly 40mpg potential

What’s not?

Engine at low revs sounds rough
Fuel consumption suffers if you push it
Front wheels can ‘tramline’ on uneven surfaces

What you need to Know?

P11D Value:	18,307
Monthly Rental*:	328
Tax Band when posted:
Monthly BiK:	68 (20%)/£136 (40%)
Engine:	super- & turbocharged 1.4-litre
CO2 Emissions:	175g/km
Power/torque:	170PS / 240Nm
Economy:	38.7mpg

Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/30,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

Characterful and inspiring new Golf that puts the fun back into driving.

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Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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